Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September, January
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 18 months
Campus:: Mount Pleasant

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Business of Design
30 credits

Design Thinking in Digital Visual Communications
30 credits

Project Development
30 credits

Digital Design Business Opportunities and Development
30 credits

Specialist Negotiated Project
60 credits

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

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Undergraduate degree

Have successfully completed an undergraduate programme, in any relevant discipline and which is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Having successfully completed any recognised undergraduate programme in a relevant discipline, which equates to FHEQ level 6. This will be supported by the link tutor, who will work with LJMU's admissions team to ensure the criteria meet LJMU admissions criteria for undergraduate degree equivalence. Undergraduate degree equivalence will adhere to LJMU's international admissions criteria: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements/india

Alternative qualifications considered

The bridging programme is applicable to those from non-business, economics or finance background. It will be a 2 month programme which covers principles of marketing, management and organisational behaviour.

International requirements

IELTS

The medium of instruction and assessment of the programme will be entirely English and students must satisfy: CEFR B2 as evidenced by, for example by an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each element) or Past educational qualifications, having been achieved through the medium of English Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK degree within 24 months of the start of the MA are exempt from the requirement for a proof of English certificate.

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

Your university life

From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies. Find out what LJMU has to offer.

Postgraduate life at LJMU

See the amazing support you will get from the university, the academic expertise of the staff here, the first-class learning environment, fabulous libraries, excellent career guidance and their ongoing love affair with the city of Liverpool.

Accommodation

As a new student at LJMU, we guarantee accommodation right in the heart of the dynamic city centre, with easy access to the main University campuses.

You can view our approved accommodation to see the halls that we offer to new students.

Your campus

We’re very proud of our campuses. Not only because they provide a modern and inspiring learning space for all our students but also because they’re a place people really want to be.

Find out more about your campus

Living in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of Europe's most dynamic and cultured cities. Come find out why it's a great city to study in.

Go abroad

LJMU aims to make international opportunities available to every student. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree at one of our 100+ partner universities across the world. You could also complete a work placement or apply for one of our prestigious worldwide internship programmes.

Sports, societies and lifestyle

Getting involved in sports, clubs and societies at Liverpool John Moores University is a great way to challenge yourself, meet people who share your interests, and feel more connected to the University community.